Bad Boy Club Montréal, also known as BBCM or Fondation BBCM, is a charitable organization established in 1991, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The foundation organizes events for international audiences to generate funds for charitable causes such as HIV/AIDS charities, financial aid, and medical/social services to persons suffering from HIV/AIDS in Montreal. BBCM donates a portion of its proceeds in support of activities of LGBT community groups.
These activities are a celebration of lifestyle and culture of the gay community. Black & Blue Festival is the biggest of the five annual events that BBCM organizes.
The first year event, named Black & Blue, attracted 800 people. Through the years, this event has grown and attracted a global following with an average of 60,000 to 75,000 participants.[1] Fondation BBCM has donated over $1,400,000 to different charities.[2]
BBCM organizes 5 annual events as follows:
| Event | Duration | Coinciding with | Month | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Le Bal des boys" | Week-end party | end of December | ||
| "Red" | Week-end party | mid February | ||
| "Hot & Dry" | Week-end party | Victoria Day (Fête de la reine) / National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) | May | |
| "tWist" | Week-end party | During Divers/Cité (1993-2014)Montreal Pride Week | August | |
| "Black and Blue Festival" (or FestiVal Black & Blue) | Full week | Canadian Thanksgiving (Action de grâce)/ Columbus Day | October |